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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 463.48 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 463.48 and 222.32 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 463.48 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/463.48 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 463.48 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 103,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,040.87/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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